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The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter
Our Lord and Satan are in a fierce battle for the soul of your daughter. If God is to win, you must do your part as a man, leading her as the Good Shepherd leads us all. You’ve got to stop being an overworked, out-of-touch father, and become the firm but gentle leader of your home. In these honest and insightful pages – based on decades of his own experiences with his three daughters – author Alan Migliorato admits that it takes sustained efforts to learn the manly art of raising a daughter. But the reward is great, yielding just the kind of father-daughter relationship your daughter needs if she is to grow into a strong, well-balanced woman of faith. Among other things you’ll learn here • How to repair a damaged relationship with your daughter – and even your wife • Why it’s important to know your daughter’s friends – and how to do it • How to teach your daughter to put God first in her life • The three things you must know about dealing with your daughter’s boyfriend • How to teach your daughter to defend herself physically, emotionally, and spiritually • The five signs your daughter is addicted to social media – and what to do about it • The seven things you must do to be a manly man With the help of the wise advice in these pages, your daughter will grow holier, your marriage better, and your family happier – all because you’ve mastered the manly art of raising a daughter!
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90 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 30, 2018
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June 8, 2022
I purchased this book after it was recommended to me for my husband by one of my sisters because of the topic and the good reviews. After looking into it myself, I thought it could make a good Father's Day present. When it came, I sat down to read it in order to know what exactly I planned to gift to my husband. I read it in one sitting while my daughter nursed and slept. It was good enough to keep me engaged and want to finish it all at once. I found myself reflecting on my own experiences growing up and taking Migliorato's suggestions into consideration. The book is written for fathers, but there are plenty of aspects of parenting in this book I found applicable to mothers as well. I enjoyed seeing the author open up about his experiences with his daughters, both the good and bad ways he handled various situations with them. It was very humble of him to do so in a book for any and all to read. I think this will be a good book for my husband's Father's Day gift, and since our daughter is only an infant, he will have plenty of time to read and internalize the book's message. I just hope he and other fathers do not judge the book by its title and become offended, jumping to the conclusion that they are given the book because they aren't doing a good enough job at present!
April 7, 2021
“Girls need a hero to look up to. If someone asked your daughter who her hero is, would your name come up first? Would your name come up at all?”
The concept of a ‘manly man’ has received somewhat of a bad rap in recent times but Alan Migliorato’s fresh, unique and biblical take on the subject in The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter will have you second guessing all your preconceived notions. Migliorato gets the reader thinking as he delves into a slew of practical fatherhood advice and defines what it means to be a good dad to your daughter.
Anyone who reads this book and takes it to heart will inevitably end up a better dad – even a extraordinary one. How can such a small, humble-looking book accomplish so much, you may ask? With statements like, “You’ve got to stop being an overworked, out-of-touch father, and become the firm but gentle leader of your home,” this tome wastes no words and strikes at the heart of the issue: be there for your daughter.
The need for this book is great, which Migliorato acknowledges, saying that “girls who do not have a strong bond with their fathers are likely to have many more problems socially, mentally, physically and spiritually.”
His tone is raw and personal as he opens up about his fatherhood successes and failures, acknowledging that there’s no such thing as a perfect parent, but that there’s also no excuses for quitting on your kids.
Migliorato kicks off the first chapter ‘Introduce Her to God’ with a story about a time when he’d failed to lead his family spiritually and an encouragement to acknowledge a father’s central role in teaching his family about faith. Then, with chapters like ‘Shut Up and Listen’ and ‘Teach Her to Fight’, his essential message is reiterated: manly men put their daughters before themselves. He illustrates that being a great dad means “constantly putting your insecurities aside and humbling yourself to be there for your daughter, no matter what happens.”
This book is not a fairytale full of unrealistic expectations but a practical guide for men who want to be better fathers and better men. According to Migliorato, constant support, leadership and encouragement from a dad is crucial in helping daughters develop into stable, strong, well-balanced women.
He says, “There is a fierce battle happening between Our Lord and Satan for the soul of your daughter. If God is to win, you must do your part as a man, leading her as the Good Shepherd leads us all.”
Migliorato extolls the power of example-based leadership, saying, “Show your daughter how a man should treat a woman by treating your wife with respect and honour.” He also calls out hypocrisy and encourages men to take responsibility for their own actions, saying, “Be the type of man you want your daughter to marry.”
The writing style is conversational, honest and easy to digest with a mixture of quirky subheadings, general advice, helpful lists and clearly defined calls to action. Dads reading this will laugh, relate to the home life ups and downs, and be inspired to kick some bad habits while striving to become the best father possible. It’s not an exaggeration to say that any man can learn from this book – but especially if he’s got daughters.
Migliorato leaves you with one resounding message designed to change the way you approach not only parenting, but life: “Manly men do what is right, even when no one is watching.”
The concept of a ‘manly man’ has received somewhat of a bad rap in recent times but Alan Migliorato’s fresh, unique and biblical take on the subject in The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter will have you second guessing all your preconceived notions. Migliorato gets the reader thinking as he delves into a slew of practical fatherhood advice and defines what it means to be a good dad to your daughter.
Anyone who reads this book and takes it to heart will inevitably end up a better dad – even a extraordinary one. How can such a small, humble-looking book accomplish so much, you may ask? With statements like, “You’ve got to stop being an overworked, out-of-touch father, and become the firm but gentle leader of your home,” this tome wastes no words and strikes at the heart of the issue: be there for your daughter.
The need for this book is great, which Migliorato acknowledges, saying that “girls who do not have a strong bond with their fathers are likely to have many more problems socially, mentally, physically and spiritually.”
His tone is raw and personal as he opens up about his fatherhood successes and failures, acknowledging that there’s no such thing as a perfect parent, but that there’s also no excuses for quitting on your kids.
Migliorato kicks off the first chapter ‘Introduce Her to God’ with a story about a time when he’d failed to lead his family spiritually and an encouragement to acknowledge a father’s central role in teaching his family about faith. Then, with chapters like ‘Shut Up and Listen’ and ‘Teach Her to Fight’, his essential message is reiterated: manly men put their daughters before themselves. He illustrates that being a great dad means “constantly putting your insecurities aside and humbling yourself to be there for your daughter, no matter what happens.”
This book is not a fairytale full of unrealistic expectations but a practical guide for men who want to be better fathers and better men. According to Migliorato, constant support, leadership and encouragement from a dad is crucial in helping daughters develop into stable, strong, well-balanced women.
He says, “There is a fierce battle happening between Our Lord and Satan for the soul of your daughter. If God is to win, you must do your part as a man, leading her as the Good Shepherd leads us all.”
Migliorato extolls the power of example-based leadership, saying, “Show your daughter how a man should treat a woman by treating your wife with respect and honour.” He also calls out hypocrisy and encourages men to take responsibility for their own actions, saying, “Be the type of man you want your daughter to marry.”
The writing style is conversational, honest and easy to digest with a mixture of quirky subheadings, general advice, helpful lists and clearly defined calls to action. Dads reading this will laugh, relate to the home life ups and downs, and be inspired to kick some bad habits while striving to become the best father possible. It’s not an exaggeration to say that any man can learn from this book – but especially if he’s got daughters.
Migliorato leaves you with one resounding message designed to change the way you approach not only parenting, but life: “Manly men do what is right, even when no one is watching.”
February 20, 2019
I loved this book. It was a quick read, as well as something i re-read over and over in different sections to go over the great advice the author offers. I am going to try and contact the author, Migliorato, about speaking at a men's retreat I will be attending in June. I have also shared this with several other men I know and they are all currently reading this excellent book. Having this book with me and being able to go back through the challenge sections is something I do often. This has helped improve my marriage as well as shown me how to be a great father to my daughter. Please get this book today...you will not be sorry! Then share it with someone that needs it!
January 25, 2019
The Manly art of Raising a Daughter is an honest and straight forward to issues all fathers have either faced, or will face, when raising a daughter. The advice is very practical and really helped with some of the issues i am experiencing raising my own daughter. The author, Alan Migliorato, says that without a focus on God, all of the advice and experiences he shares are null and void. Although the first chapter is about keeping God first in your family and teaching your daughter the importance of having God first in her own life, the rest of the chapters do not shy away from talking about God. A strong relationship with God is incorporated into all the great insight this book shares. I highly recommend this book for any father raising a daughter, as well as any man that is struggling in his relationship with his wife. Yes, this book even covers that aspect. Migliorato says that the way you treat your wife will show your daughter what type of man to look for in a future spouse. Great book...this is a must read!
January 28, 2019
The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter is a fantastic book. I am using this book on a daily basis to help me deal with issues that my teenage daughters present to my wife and I. My wife is actually the one that bought me this book, and although i am not a big book reader, I found this easy to read, humorous, and very insightful. I also felt challenged as every chapter has a "challenge" section to help men become better versions of themselves. Admittedly, some of the challenges were a real stretch for me, but this author encourages you to become a better man and start leading your family toward a better relationship with God by leading your family by example. The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter has helped me bring my family closer to God and to become a better man.
March 20, 2019
Excellent book. I wish I had this book when I was a young father. It would have helped me stay away from some of the pitfalls that young fathers seem to get into. I purchased this book for my son in law as he has just had his first child - a beautiful daughter - and I want to help him become more formed as a father in his younger stages of fatherhood to avoid some of the mistakes I made. Thank you to this author for writing such a fantastic and insightful - and very humorous at times - book!
January 16, 2019
I wish all fathers were able to read this book. I am in a large men's group and we are all reading it together. I have picked up so many inspirational pieces and great advice in every aspect or raising a daughter, but also advice on improving my marriage. The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter is probably the most important book I have ever read! All fathers everywhere should read this book!
February 1, 2019
Wonderful book. I have read it three times and actually keep it in my car as I travel. I have used the advice and insight in The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter in all of my relationships. It has really helped improve my relationships - not only with my daughter, but with my son and wife as well.
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